Paris Menswear: Top 10 looks from day one: in pictures

Paris Menswear: Top 10 looks from day one: in pictures

Checks and plaids, capes, Puss in Boots prints, 1970's colour clashes, ankle-baring trousers… day one of Paris menswear fashion had it all. The Observer's Helen Seamons chooses the 10 best looks from up-and-coming French label, Carven, Valentino and the hot ticket of the day, Raf Simons

Raf Simons

Raf Simons

Raf delivered a multi-faceted collection. Yes, the wing collars and tank tops grab headlines, but there were understated black coats and trousers that snubbed the current ankle-flashing trend, too. Style note - looks like rucksacks should be carried under your arm and not on your back (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)

Carven

Cropped trousers proved a strong trend in Milan. In Paris, Carven took this to new heights - mid calf to be exact. Teamed with tailored jackets they riffed on a traditional business suit, the Carven guy may work in an office, but he is not a 9-5 conformist

Valentino

Checks are big for next winter and that includes plaid. Black Watch tartan segued nicely into Prince of Wales check and magnified houndstooth, giving the collection a distinctly British flavour. We also loved the leather folio clutches, especially the camo print and flash of red versions

Valentino

The cape trend shows no sign of dying in Paris. Valentino designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, showed three styles in total. They opened the show with a sculpted black wool and leather panel cape that was sharp but not costumey